CrownofMEBalloonFest

Northern Maine's Hot Air Balloon Festival

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Aroostook County is full of unique festival experiences all year long! While you're waiting to have fun with us in August (the wait will be worth it-we promise!), come check out the Can Am Crown Sled Dog Race 2019 on March 2nd-3rd! https://t.co/L8Lg96OrKg

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If you haven't already, please take a moment to welcome LaNiece to the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce! She has already hit the ground running by attending meetings, getting to know the... https://t.co/V9zY2k7LB9

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Here is the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest Sponsors' video that was created for the 2018 COMBF Sponsors. Please thank them for their support of the COMBF.

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The Crown of Maine Balloon Fest happens only because of the many sponosrs who donate funds to support the event. Each year between $20 and $30, 000 of direct and indirect donations are needed to cover the costs of... https://t.co/lJsIQvztvK

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NOTICE TO ALL COMBF FOLLOWERS. The COMBF steering committee is extending the amateur photography contest deadline for entries to October 26, 2018. If you have one or two nice photos,... https://t.co/5LEYw790WV

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Tracer 5 departed from the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest launch site and flew across the river and landed. There was some scattered low lying fog around the area. Wendell decided to land in a potato field, but there... https://t.co/Qe0xP4xBj0

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Here is a video of several of the hot air balloons lifting off on Saturday morning of the 2018 COMBF. https://t.co/JhBjv3BOyh

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Saturday evening at the 2018 COMBF was weather challenging evening. Only the balloon "Freedom Flyer" was able to launch from the field. The winds increased and forced the the tether balloon "Be Happy" to stop... https://t.co/ZG64Q3hqkZ

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Thank you to all involved who made this Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce event a huge success this year!
Thank you to the host Mapleton Lions Club and to all the sponsors who help make... https://t.co/n8lMQDmooW

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Well the 15th Annual Crown of Maine Balloon Fest has come and gone. While disappointed by only being able to fly 3 out of 6 scheduled flights, we were elated by the turn out of volunteers to... https://t.co/HMXN8L4xxN

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Thank you to all involved who made this Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce event a huge success this year!
Thank you to the host Mapleton Lions Club and to all the sponsors who help make this event possible!... https://t.co/DACvLOheXM

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This year's Pilot of the Year is near and dear to our hearts. The County's own Derik Smith has been instrumental in growing our festival and helping to shape what it is today. Never one to shy away from helping out... https://t.co/4xXi2bDDtz

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For the safety of our passengers, pilots and crew we have closed the field and will not be flying this morning. Dont worry- you will likely see a few balloons this week as some of our pilots are sticking around!

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No determinations have been made yet on whether balloons will fly. Stay tuned!

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Flights tonight are at the pilots discretion. You'll likely see our hopper balloons out and about. Stayed tuned for the larger balloons!

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We are live at the kid's carnival! Family activities happening all day today at the fairgrounds! https://t.co/VZrklVMgXz